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Andreia Fonseca de Paiva, PhD

@andreiaresearcher.bsky.social

Interdisciplinary research fellow- interested in health, ageing, women's health, cognition and social care - University of Surrey fernweh - gemΓΌtlichkeit - a bit cool, a bit anxious; Psychologist, Researcher and wannabe Yogi ✨ πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ from πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή πŸ“London

71 Followers  |  101 Following  |  62 Posts  |  Joined: 26.03.2024  |  2.0163

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Tuition fees are rising again and nobody is happy – it’s time to actually fix our broken university sector | Zoe Williams The figures simply don’t add up for higher education in England and Wales. Yet delusional politicians from all parties seem intent on avoiding the issue, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Thank you Zoe Williams @theguardian.com for spelling this situation out clearly. Still no solutions on the horizon though www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

07.08.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why HR should make women’s reproductive health a priority Offering women greater support in the workplace can aid productivity and employee engagement, according to Andreia Fonseca de Paiva, Ruth Abrams and Lilith Wiley

πŸ“£ New from us: Why HR Should Make Women’s Reproductive Health a Strategic Priority

We’ve just published a feature in People Management exploring why reproductive health must be high on the HR agenda.

www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1927...

06.08.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don’t have many wordsβ€”just a heart full of gratitude. I truly can’t thank my supervisors, colleagues, family, and friends enough for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Your encouragement meant the world.

22.07.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Find out more about the British Society Gerontology
YouTube video by AgeingBites Find out more about the British Society Gerontology
12.02.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Having the best time at the #BSG2025

26.06.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just to help with wayfinding:
πŸ“Room Number / Building / Floor.

For example: 32MS03,
28AP02, 02AC01

❀️Room 32, Rik Medlik, 3rd floor.
πŸ’šRoom 28, Austin Pearce, 2nd floor.
πŸ’™Room 2, Lewis Carrol, 1st floor.

#BSG2025

25.06.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dementia Researcher: Minds in Motion: Dr Sarah Kate Smith - Brain Health & Dementia Prevention The Minds in Motion Podcast from Dementia Researcher in association with the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations and Alzheimer’s Society, brings together NIHR Dem Comm Research Fellows, to talk ...

In this final episode of the current series of Minds in Motion, Trevor Salomon is joined by Dr Pippa Collins to interview Dr Sarah Kate Smith from @arc-gm.bsky.social talking #dementia prevention and brain health research.

pod.fo/e/2ea8d3

24.06.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll be sharing findings from my PhD on Leading Change in Residential Care during the Social Care: Dementia Care session β€”catch my presentation today at 4:30pm. Looking forward to connecting with everyone!

25.06.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very happy to be volunteering, attending, and presenting at the BSG Annual Conference, at the University of Surrey. @britishgerontology.bsky.social

25.06.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Personal Cost of Emigrating for Science
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher The Personal Cost of Emigrating for Science

Have you ever moved countries for your research career? 🌍 What did it cost you emotionally, socially or professionally?
@andreiaresearcher.bsky.social, Sara Zsadanyi & Marianne Coleman explore human side of science migration.#

youtu.be/eE5czQVLlD8

11.06.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London Apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.

Another great post-doc post with us @qmul-wiph.bsky.social working with the great Jamie Ross developing a digital intervention to support people with type 2 diabetes who are experiencing diabetes distress www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMZ709/p...

10.05.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! ☺️

28.04.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thesis corrections accepted! βœ…πŸ₯³ Dr Fonseca de Paiva incoming!

28.04.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Vacancy: Research Assistant - EQUIPS - Equips Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing a career in the research environment. The role is primarily supporting the activities of the EQUIPS (Evidence-Based Quality and Patient ...

Check out this post at EQUIPS (Evidence-Based Quality and Patient Safety Research Network in Ireland) project (www.equips.ie). This network is co-funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) and HSE National Quality and Patient Safety (NQPS).

equips.ie/news/vacancy...

24.04.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A really powerful event, one that statutory mental health services should take note of.

28.03.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD: Hearing Loss and Ageing - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Drs Scott McDonald & Sarah Knight at Newcastle University are seeking a PhD in Psychology of Ageing: Understanding the dynamics of the hearing loss/cognition relationship in chronological vs. biologic...

Drs Scott McDonald & Sarah Knight at Newcastle University are seeking a PhD in Psychology of Ageing: Understanding the dynamics of the hearing loss/cognition relationship in chronological vs. biological ageing. Closing date: 16th April

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-hear...

26.03.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supporting women's reproductive health at work

Today our colleague, Dr Ruth Abrams is delivering a keynote at the Westminster Employment Forum on supporting women’s reproductive health at work. You can read an adapted version of her speech here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#WorkplaceWellbeing #WomensHealth #ReproductiveRights

26.03.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Professor Jill Maben OBE on her prestigious second term as an @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator! www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-... @wow-surrey.bsky.social

19.03.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Babies cheering up care home residents in Bristol charity project The Bristol-based charity which runs the scheme said it has brought

I’ve had push back from some care home managers about bringing children in. I witness joy and reciprocy! Well done Alive and Lullaby Circle

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

17.03.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing work, Victoria!

13.03.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Dementia Researcher Podcast is looking for guests.Β 

The Podcast aims to bring early career researchers and established experts working on all types of dementia together to discuss a variety of career and research-related topics.Β 

Read More: buff.ly/lV2bLPA
@dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

13.03.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quick Check Needed

Come work with me & our fantastic team @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social on our brand new #dementia virtual wards/hospital at home project - qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...

@proflizsampson.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmulfmd.bsky.social @acutefrailty-doc.bsky.social

06.03.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Postdoc Researcher: Evaluate Dementia hospital at home / care models Professor Nathan Davies at Queen Mary University of London is seeking a support a study to evaluate hospital at home services/care models for people living with dementia.

Professor Nathan Davies @profnathandavies.bsky.social at Queen Mary University of London is seeking a support a study to evaluate hospital at home services/care models for people living with dementia. Closing date: 3rd April

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoc-...

06.03.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Project Manager

⏩ We are looking for a PROJECT MANAGER for the NIHR Social Care Workforce Research Partnership project, led by Prof @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Full time post.
Closing: 28-Mar-2025
Details πŸ‘‡
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/109185-...

04.03.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER University of West London is seeking a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to work within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West London

University of West London is seeking a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to work within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West London. Closing date: 20th March

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/knowledg...

05.03.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Listen to THIS logo on a white background with red circles in corner. Words: Podcast episode 1 Access to primary care and improving healthcare systems. Grey Spotify and Apple Podcast logos

Listen to THIS logo on a white background with red circles in corner. Words: Podcast episode 1 Access to primary care and improving healthcare systems. Grey Spotify and Apple Podcast logos

How does a busy GP balance time pressures, capacity and patient needs? @kristinawk.bsky.social and #THISFellows Georgia Black, Sean Manzi and Patrick Burch draw on their research to explore increasing access to care & improving systems.

Catch up on our first Listen to THIS episode: ths.im/3Dew93F

05.03.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Step Up for Girls Help Andreia Paiva raise money to support Plan International UK

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03.03.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are partnering with Derbyshire Healthcare Trust to offer an additional internship in #DementiaResearch - particularly looking at #DigitalInequalities

27.02.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Director @heejungchung.bsky.social will be joining Business In The Community next week to mark #IWD2025 and to discuss overcoming structural barriers to gender equality, and evolving sustainable positive impacts on gender inclusion at work.

➑️ www.bitc.org.uk/event/break...

28.02.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Step Up for Girls Help Andreia Paiva raise money to support Plan International UK

www.justgiving.com/page/andreia...

27.02.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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